With the preseason done and dusted, all eyes are on the start of the 2025 WNBA season this week. Friday night will be the kickstarter, but most eyes will be tuned in on Saturday afternoon, when the Indiana Fever host the Chicago Sky in the first game of their respective seasons. Of course, that’s because of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
The two’s rivalry dates back to college, and although both have been adamant they don’t actually have a rivalry, Reese’s comments in the past have certainly made it seem that way. That sets up what could be an explosive first game of the season for both sides. Clark wants to get off to a hot start, and that’s been made clear by her all basketball, all the time mentality during the past few weeks.
Caitlin Clark has a basketball first mentality, but not all the time
Clark has even been seen commenting on her Fever’s teammates social media posts to focus more on basketball. Her serious nature is an elite trait for success on the court, but teammate Lexie Hull was finally able to get her to let loose a little bit recently.
In order to do so, Hull and co. had to get Clark a sticky hand toy that unlocked the inner child in the basketball star. Clark struggled a bit to get it to work and seemed to be enjoying herself in the process.
Clark knows she can’t be completely focused on basketball 24/7. It was a major reason for her decision to skip joining the Unrivaled basketball league during the offseason. Now refreshed both physically and mentally, Clark has her eyes set on a deep playoff run.
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